8 NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



Asparagus — ^Washington 



This variety which was developed by the United States Department of Agriculture has proven as nearly 

 rust proof as is possible to produce Asparagus. This in addition to the vigor of the plants, the thick shoots, the 

 heavy yield ajid fine flavor make it an exceptionally valuable variety. The shoots are of rich, dark green color 

 tinted somewhat with purple at tips. Highly recommended for both the home or market garden. (iS"^^ further 



description^ page 21.) SEED—Pkt. lOcj Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; V4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00. ROOTS— Postpaid, $2.00 per 100. By 

 freight, express or parcel post, not prepaid, $1.60 per 100 



Beet— Detroit Dark Red 



We believe this is the best beet for the market and home garden, and on account of its uniformly deep 

 rich color, the most desirable for canning. The tops are small and upright in growth. The leaves are dark 

 green, shaded with red. The flesh is deep vermilion red, zoned with darker shade. Careful comparisons 

 with all the prominent varieties on the market in this country and in Europe prove that the Detroit Dark 

 Red Beet is the most uniform in shape and size and the most attractive in color. It is unsurpassed in quality. 

 {See cut on this page, and further description^ page 29) Pkt. lOc; Oz. ISc; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Cabbage — Copenhagen Market 



This is undoubtedly the most valuable cabbage of recent introductions. The heads are exceptionally 

 large for so early a variety, very solid and of excellent quality. Matures but a few days later than Early Jersey 

 Wakefield and is equally valuable either for the home or market garden. W^ have had in our trials samples of this 

 variety from many other growers and seedsmen ; we have found none that is more desirable than the stock we offer 

 {See cut and further description^ page Jj) Pkt. lOc; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; Vi Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 



Beet, Detroit Dark Red 



Cabbage — Hollander or Danish Ball Head 



We have given a great deal of attention to this variety 

 and offer seed of our own growing which, judging froni our 

 trials, will produce more uniformly typical heads than can 

 be grown from stock obtainable elsewhere. Very hardy, 

 sure heading, very solid, of good quality and as one of the 

 best keepers is particularly desirable for distant markets or 

 for late spring use. {See cut and further description, page 33) 



Our own strain, Pkt. lOc; Oz. $1.35; 2 Oz. $2.30; V4 Lb. $4.25; 

 Lb. $16.00 



Choice imported seed, Pkt. lOc; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c, V4 Lb. 90c; 



Lb. $3.00 



Musk Melon — Daisy 



A comparatively new variety of special merit for the 

 home garden or near markets. The fruits are medium to 

 large size, nearly round, slightly ribbed and faintly netted. 

 The skin is dark green becoming tinged with yellow as the 

 fruits mature. The flesh is thick, fine grained, of excellent 

 quality and of rich, deep salmon-yellow color. Similar in 

 appearance to Emerald Gem, but larger and somewhat 

 later maturing. Pkt. lOc; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; H Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



Musk Melon — Honey Ball 



This desirable melon of the Honey Dew type produces 

 fruits that are smaller and earlier maturing than that 

 variety. The round, smooth fruits are of medium size, 

 free from ribbing, and are but faintly netted. When ripe 

 the skin is yellowish-white in color. The flesh is very 

 thick and although of rather sweet, sugary flavor it has 

 somewhat more of the spiciness of the green fleshed canta- 

 loupes than the Honey Dew. Where length of season 

 permits, this variety is grown extensively for shipment. 

 Pkt. lOc; Oz. 30c: 2 Oz. 55c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



Mustard — Florida Broad Leaf 



This new variety is quite distinct from the Large 

 Smooth or the Chinese Broad Leaf in that the plants are 

 larger and taller growing and remain in condition for use 

 much longer without bolting to seed. The leaves are large, 

 comparatively smooth and have a distinct broad mid-rib. 

 It produces considerably more leaf growth than other 

 sorts and the leaves when cooked are of excellent quality. 

 A valuable addition to the list of varieties heretofore offered. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; »4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 {See further 

 description, page lt8.^ 



